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The Ruparelia Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Ruparelia Group, a conglomerate owned by tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, is set to organize a free eye medical treatment camp in Kamuli district on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21, August, 2022. The free eye medical camp event will take place at the Shree Hind Bhavin Samal located on…
Former Security Minister Gen Elly Tumwine has been flown to Nairobi Hospital for further medical attention, The Capital Times has learnt. Security sources have intimated to us that the bush-war hero has been unwell until last week when he was admitted at Nakasero hospital for treatment although they didn’t confide to the press the illness…
Uganda Science Laboratory Professionals Association has petitioned the Ministries of Public Service and Education and Sport for a pay rise. The Association brings together over 600 laboratory attendants and assistants. On July 1, 2022, the government through the Ministry of Public Service outed a new salary structure stipulating an increase in the salaries of scientists.…
It was estimated by the United Nations, last year that the population of Africa was about 1,316,164,487, equivalent to 16.72% of the total world population. In a continent, riddled with bad leadership and socio-economic problems, coupled with the mass exodus of its bright minds, moving to North America and Europe, for better working and living…
President Yoweri Museveni has contributed Shs 5million as condolences for each of the flood victims in Mbale. The money is being delivered by the Minister for the Presidency, Ms. Babirye Milly Babalanda. 23 people have been confirmed dead following heavy rains that came down following a long dry spell. Most were victims who were swept…
Members of Parliament from Bugisu region have asked Government to give residents affected by flooding in the Elgon region cash compensation to facilitate their relocation. This call follows the rains and floods which have seen over 20people killed in Mbale City and Kapchorwa district. Addressing a press conference on Monday, 01 August 2022, the MPs…
By Gloria Kembabazi Kumi: Ann Grace Apio, a 64-year-old farmer, from Kadami sub county in Alukat village in Kumi district wondered how she could survive after her husband committed suicide leaving her with five children and an orphaned grandchild to fend for. With a house about to fall on her, she always had constant thoughts…
Marijuana is a lucrative business – or at least, it could be if allowed to flourish within a favorable legal climate. If legalized at all levels, cannabis has the potential to generate billions in revenue, provide millions of jobs, and save billions of dollars on law enforcement something that could see Uganda’s economy transforming within…
The death toll of the Mbale city flood victims has increased to 20 people. Ten more bodies have been recovered this morning from River Nabuyonga in Mbale City Industrial Division. The 10 were traveling in a super custom, which plunged into the river following the heavy rains that pounded the town on Saturday evening. This…
The government has through the Ministry of Health earmarked Shillings 300million for the installation of a brand new digital X-ray machine at Buliisa general hospital. The digital X-ray machine has been lying idle for two years since it was procured by the Health Ministry owing to the district’s failure to secure money for its complete…
